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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,192.55, 52,731.42 and 29,224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,192.55, 52,731.42 and 29,224.04 is: 40,348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,192.55 : 52,731.42 = 29,224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,192.55/52,731.42 = 29,224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,192.55x = 52,731.42 × 29,224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,192.55x = 1,541,024,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,024,863.68/38,192.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,348.83

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